Nine protesters, five in wheelchairs, were taken to the Denver County Jail where tensions only mounted on Friday night after their release was delayed.

A large group of supporters gathered outside of the jail and were chanting throughout the evening.

The protesters were released early Saturday morning after spending nearly 30 hours inside the jail.

The Denver Sheriff’s Department said in a release deputies and medical staff worked to ensure the safety of everyone "while maintaining the integrity of the process."

When the protesters were received at the jail, 42 others were waiting to be processed. From the time protesters arrived into custody until being released, another 181 people were processed and 130 were released, the sheriff's department said.